Terms and Conditions
Private MD Lab
Services is an online lab test purchasing service. By using this service,
you agree to be bound by the following terms & conditions. Private MD Lab
Services reserves the right to make changes to the terms & conditions at any time.
Changes will be effective immediately upon posting of the modified terms & conditions.
Permission to use this site is at the discretion of Private MD Lab
Services and may
be terminated at any time for any reason.
1. You agree that you are over the age of 18.
2. You agree that the information you submit during the course of purchasing
a lab test from Private MD Lab
Services is truthful and accurate.
3. You agree not to copy any images, text, or structure from this website.
You also agree not to use the website for illegal purposes.
4. You agree to use the site according to the instructions and intended use
and not to disclose your password to any other users.
5. You agree to abide by the purchase and refund policies of Private MD Lab
Services. Refunds are only permitted prior to submission of urine or blood specimens to a Patient Service Center for testing. Refund amounts will be 75% of the original purchase price. No refund after 21 days from receipt of payment.
6. You agree that a lab test purchased through Private MD Lab
Services does not constitute
medical advice and will not diagnose, treat, or cure any disease or condition.
You also agree that the lab test results can be inaccurate through no fault
of Private MD Lab
Services. You understand the service provided by Private MD Lab
Services is a service provided at your request and not suggested by our staff physician. As an online service we do not have a traditional doctor-patient relationship and do not provide CPT codes, diagnosis codes or provider information in order to file insurance claims.
7. The materials on the site are provided "as is" without any express
or implied warranty of any kind including warranties of merchantability, no
infringement of intellectual property or fitness for a particular purpose.
Private MD Lab
Services offers no assurance of uninterrupted or error free service.
Private MD Lab
Services does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information,
text, graphics, links or other items contained on the site. Any of the information
offered on the site may change at any time without notice.
8. Information on this website is for informational purposes only. Private MD Lab
Services makes no express or implied warranties, representations or endorsements
whatsoever with regard to the services provided. Private MD Lab
Services shall not
be liable for any cost or damage arising either directly or indirectly from
any transactions conducted or information conveyed on the website. It is solely
your responsibility to evaluate the accuracy, completeness and usefulness of
all opinions, advice, services, merchandise and other information provided
through the Service.
9. Indemnification. You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Private MD Lab
Services, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, suppliers and
any third party information providers to the Service from and against all losses,
expenses, damages and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting
from any violation of this Agreement by you.
10. HIV Testing Consent (only applies when ordering an HIV test)
The purpose of this form is to document that I or my physician have requested that a blood test for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) be performed. The blood test(s) are used to detect HIV antibody or DNA. HIV is the cause of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). I understand that the test is performed by drawing blood from the arm and processing the resulting blood specimen by either ELISA, Western Blot or other laboratory technology.
I have been informed that the tests can produce false positive and false negative results. For HIV, antibody testing, the ELISA screening test produces three false "positive" (indicating the presence of anti-HIV when it is not present) test results in every 10,000 specimens processed, regardless of population tested. Also, I have been informed that, if positive, the ELISA test will be repeated, and if still positive, a secondary level test (Western Blot) will then be performed. The combination of these two tests reduces the possibility of a false positive HIV antibody result to a very small fraction per 10,000 tests processed.
I have been informed that the ELISA screening test fails to detect anti-HIV for a period of time immediately after infection with the virus. I have been offered re-testing if it is suspected that this has occurred. The ELISA screening test may fail to detect anti-HIV in rare cases.
My physician has explained the following to me in language that I understand: the nature of the blood test, it's expected benefits, it's risks, and alternative tests.
The results of the HIV test will become part of my medical record. The confidentiality of my medical record will be maintained. However, I understand that my physician or other health care provider may ask to see the results for medical reasons. I understand that positive test results must be reported to the appropriate State Health Division. Confirmed HIV antibody test results will be made available beyond that only in summary or statistical form in such a way as to preserve my confidentiality.
I have read the previous information and I understand it. By checking the box on the order form, I acknowledge that I have been given all of the information that I have requested concerning the blood test(s) and the release of results.
I acknowledge that I have given my consent for the performance of an HIV blood test, and the release of the results as described above.
Posted: April 25, 2007
